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Your salon software should work for you, not against you
Marketplace platforms take a cut of every booking and list your competitors alongside you. Salono gives you everything you need with a flat monthly fee and zero commission.
Feature comparison
A straightforward look at what you get with Salono versus marketplace platforms.
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Marketplace platforms | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Flat monthly fee | Commission per booking |
| Commission on bookings | Never | Up to 30% |
| Your clients, your data | Always yours | Shared with marketplace |
| Competitor listings | None | Displayed alongside you |
| White-label booking page | Included | Marketplace branded |
| Booking widget for your website | Included | Marketplace branded |
| Custom branding | Full control | Limited or none |
| Client management | Full CRM | Basic |
| Staff scheduling & rotas | Included | Varies |
| Automated reminders | Included | Often paid extra |
| Multi-site support | Included | Premium plans only |
| Reporting & analytics | Included | Basic or paid add-on |
| Form builder | Included | Not available |
| Payments via Stripe | Direct via Stripe Connect | Via marketplace |
The real cost of commission
Marketplace commission adds up fast. Here is what a typical salon could be paying each month in fees alone.
200 bookings/month at 20% commission
£800+
Average £40 per booking
400 bookings/month at 20% commission
£1,600+
Average £40 per booking
Any number of bookings
From £15
Flat monthly fee, zero commission
Why salons are making the switch
Keep more of your revenue
No commission means every penny your salon earns stays with you. Pay one predictable monthly fee regardless of how many bookings you take.
Own your client relationships
Your clients book through your brand, not a marketplace. No competitor listings, no shared directories. Your clients stay yours.
Your brand, front and centre
White-label booking pages and widgets that match your salon's identity. Your colours, your logo, your domain. Clients see your brand, not ours.
Everything in one place
Bookings, clients, staff, payments, reporting, and automation all under one roof. No need to bolt on extra tools or pay for add-ons.
Ready to stop paying commission?
Register your interest and see how Salono can give you back control of your bookings, your clients, and your revenue.